"A brief account of Aylwin's early career and presidency (1990-94) by a long-time friend and collaborator. Although less detailed and insightful than Otano's (item #bi 96015383#), it offers a balanced assessment of Aylwin's skillful handling of challenges to Chile's transition to democracy, and his maintenance of solid support for his government's economic and social policies"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.